Anaphylaxis / Epinephrine Training
Overview
The following resources may be used by local school divisions for policy development, training and meeting the needs of students experiencing an anaphylactic emergency in Virginia Public Schools.
Policies & Guidelines
- Guidelines for Recognition and Treatment of Anaphylaxis in the School Setting (Word) – Revised January 2023
- Sample Anaphylaxis Skills Competency Checklist (Word)
- Sample Auto-injector Skills Competency Checklist (Word)
- Sample Anaphylaxis Policy (Word)
Outside Resources
- Code Ana – The Code Ana Program is a nationally-recognized program whose mission is to provide free education to schools regarding medical issues – like Anaphylaxis – and empower schools to develop and implement their own school-based medical emergency response plans. Visit Code Ana: Resources for videos for school nurses.
- Safe at School and Ready to Learn: A Comprehensive Policy Guide for Protecting Students with Life-threatening Food Allergies (PDF)– A Comprehensive Policy Guide from the National School Boards Association (NSBA)
- Anaphylaxis Emergency Action Plan - This action plan was developed by the America Academy of Allergy, Asthma, and Immunology (AAAAI)